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HB0281
Landowner Hunting Coupons for Antelope, Deer, and Elk
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In one sentence
The bill requires hunters to give landowners coupons when hunting antelope, deer, or elk on their property, even if no animals are harvested. It also allows landowners to redeem these coupons for $16 each if most of the hunt occurred on their land.
What it does
- Requires hunters to deliver a coupon to the landowner after hunting antelope, deer, or elk on their property, whether an animal is harvested or not.
- Authorizes landowners to redeem coupons for $16 each if they can prove that most of the hunt took place on their land.
- Specifies that landowners must submit coupons and proof to the department by March 1 following the hunting season.
Who it affects
- Hunters who use private property for hunting antelope, deer, or elk.
- Landowners whose property is used for hunting these animals.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if hunters do not give coupons to landowners.
- It is unclear how the department will enforce compliance with this requirement.
- This bill was marked as inactive and did not pass in its current session.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Landowner coupon
- A special paper hunters give to landowners when they hunt on their property.
- Animal damage management fund
- A fund that helps manage problems caused by animals damaging crops or property.
Official record
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Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO